MLS Unites: To Inspire Kids
As part of
MLS Unites
, a league-wide platform designed to educate communities, entertain fans and elevate heroic efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, the league unveiled a week-long series of free digital programming and activities starting Monday, April 13 to inspire children to stay active and healthy while social distancing.
MLS WORKS
, the League’s social responsibility platform, is teaming up with community partners EverFi, the U.S. Soccer Foundation and UNICEF USA to provide free at-home resources for kids and throughout the week. MLS and MLS clubs will also have a series of youth-inspired digital programs involving players, coaches, staff, partners and fans.
CLICK HERE
to learn more about how
MLS is Inspiring Kids
.
Chicharito & Diomande Star in El Trafico This Sunday
MLS Tournament Special presented by Coca-Cola® and PlayStation® Debuts Sunday
CLICK HERE
for the tournament bracket
Major League Soccer and FOX Sports today announced that eMLS Tournament Special presented by Coca-Cola
®
and PlayStation
®
will debut on Sunday, April 19 on FS1 and FOX Deportes at 7 p.m. ET.
Each Sunday at 7 p.m. ET, MLS players and eMLS players from the same MLS clubs will team up in single-elimination EA SPORTS™ FIFA 20 tournaments and Week One pits the Chicago Fire against FC Cincinnati before the digital version of ‘El Trafico’ between LA Galaxy and LAFC. LA Galaxy’s newest striker and Mexican International Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez will face off against crosstown rival, LAFC offensive force Adama Diomande in Leg One of Week One’s second matchup.
CLICK HERE
to Learn More about the eMLS Tournament Special presented by Coca-Cola
®
and PlayStation
®
It Had to be Told: Timbers’ Attinella Provides Free Kids eBooks
Portland Timbers goalkeeper Jeff Attinella is giving families some fantastic kid-friendly reading materials, and they are 100 percent free of charge. The eight-year MLS veteran – with more than 250 career saves and 16 shutouts – cofounded
It Had To Be Told Publishing
in 2017, which allowed him to author several children’s stories that retell some of the greatest moments in sports history. As families are finding new ways to connect while taking back story time, Attinella is going one step further to offer up three of his books for no cost at all on Apple Books and Google Play. And even with his busy life at home that now includes a
, he found the time to
host this Portland Timbers read-along
for young sports-loving bookworms.
Free e-books Downloads
- The Curse Ends: The Story of the 2016 Chicago Cubs: Apple Books; Google Play
- Cleveland Wins A Championship: The Story of the 2016 Cavaliers: Apple Books; Google Play
- The Greatest Ever: The Story of a Coach, a Quarterback and a Comeback: Apple Books; Google Play
Atlanta United Challenging Academy Players on Soccer Skills and Life Skills During Social Distancing
Atlanta United’s mindset of upward progression from academy to first team continues to be emphasized even during social distancing and training from afar. The club is keeping their academy players engaged during this unprecedented time, utilizing drills, best practices and chats with pro players during quarantine to keep the young players active.
The academy has provided players a
emphasizing career, education and life skills. While on-field skills are regularly assigned, academy leaders are also challenging players to be well-rounded and focus on life skills that will be useful at home, ranging from cooking and cleaning to resume building and foreign language skills.
Similarly, the academy is also relying on current pros to keep the young players engaged. Last week, Atlanta United academy players
spoke with the club’s U-12 and U-13 players in a video chat, encouraging the players to stay fit and focused on advancement within the academy. Former Atlanta United captain
also offered his guidance to the U-12 and U-13 squad, while U-17 coach Jack Collins set up a call with his former teammate and current West Ham United captain Mark Noble.
Around the League
- Sporting Kansas City on Friday launched the Sporting Community Kitchen, a partnership with City Foods & Events and Operation BBQ Relief to provide 1,000 free meals every weekday to citizens across Greater Kansas City affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Seattle Sounders FC will host its Sports Science Seminar series presented by adidas beginning this week with marquee presenters including Rondé Barber, Gregg Berhalter and representatives from Borussia Dortmund, the LA Clippers and additional sports leagues. The seminar is taking place on three consecutive Wednesdays in April - April 15, April 22 and April 29 - from 12-4 p.m. PT each day.
- The Los Angeles Football Club has teamed with Allied Esports to produce the LAFC Gaming Charity Challenge Series – a 10-game FIFA20 series streamed live on twitch.tv/lafc to support Los Angeles-based charities in their fight against COVID-19. LAFC most recently faced Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Friday.
- Minnesota United FC and Allina Health, in partnership with the American Red Cross, will host a blood drive at Allianz Field on April 23-24 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. CT each day in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This Tuesday: LAFC Head Coach Bob Bradley Available to Media
MLS Communications to Host Weekly Zoom Media Availability
Set your calendar reminders: Major League Soccer will host a media availability with a featured speaker every week on Tuesdays* in a continued effort to provide unparalleled access to top players, coaches, and executives.
The weekly availabilities kick off this week with the 2019 MLS Sigi Schmid Coach of the Year, LAFC head coach Bob Bradley.
LAFC head coach Bob Bradley
Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 14
2 p.m. ET
Zoom Info:
Join Here:
https://mlssoccer.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qZ5vQ1wnQV-W0GvJn67PbQ
Webinar ID: 177-371-910
Webinar Password: 530098
Media Availabilities This Week Around MLS
Tuesday, April 14
2 p.m. ET – LAFC head coach Bob Bradley
Zoom Video Conference Call |
Register Here
Meeting ID: 177-371-910
Password: 530098
Contact
Christa.Mann@MLSsoccer.com
with questions.
2 p.m. ET – FC Cincinnati defender Mathieu Deplagne (French) and midfielder Tommy McCabe
Zoom Video Conference Call |
Join Here
Audio only dial-in: +1(312) 626-6799
Zoom Meeting ID: 843 734 472
Password: 044417
Media planning to participate should inform Kevin Noonan by 12 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 14.
(
noonan@fccincinnati.com
or via text at 513-703-3425)
2 p.m. ET – FC Dallas defender Reto Ziegler
Zoom Video Conference Call –
Join Here
Meeting ID: 411 968 5000
Password: 533332
Contact
MCalderon@FCDallas.net
with questions.
2:30 p.m. ET – Vancouver Whitecaps FC defender Jake Nerwinski and midfielder Andy Rose
Zoom Video Conference Call I
RSVP to
communications@whitecapsfc.com
for more information.
Wednesday, April 15
12 p.m. ET – FC Dallas head coach Luchi Gonzalez
Zoom Video Conference Call –
Join Here
Meeting ID: 411 968 5000
Password: 533332
Contact
MCalderon@FCDallas.net
with questions.
*Note: This week FC Dallas will also have available former Dallas Burn head coach Dave Dir and goalkeeper Mark Dodd (
MCalderon@FCDallas.net
).
2 p.m. ET – FC Cincinnati midfielder Allan Cruz (Spanish) and defender Kendall Waston (English + Spanish)
Zoom Video Conference Call |
Join Here
Audio only dial-in: +1(312) 626-6799
Zoom Meeting ID: 843 734 472
Password: 044417
Media planning to participate should contact Kevin Noonan by 9 a.m. ET on Wednesday, April 15.
(
noonan@fccincinnati.com
or via text at 513-703-3425)
TBC – New York City FC Head Coach Ronny Deila
Contact Woody Wilder (
woody.wilder@nycfc.com
) for more information.
Thursday, April 16
12 p.m. ET – Sporting Kansas City midfielder Roger Espinoza
Zoom Video Conference Call |
Join Here
Contact Rob Thomson (
rthomson@sportingkc.com
) for more information.
2 p.m. ET – FC Cincinnati midfielder Fatai Alashe and midfielder Caleb Stanko
Zoom Video Conference Call |
Join Here
Audio only dial-in: +1(312) 626-6799
Zoom Meeting ID: 843 734 472
Password: 044417
Media planning to participate should inform Kevin Noonan by 12 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 14.
(
noonan@fccincinnati.com
or via text at 513-703-3425)
